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title: Subdocument.Open Method (Word)
keywords: vbawd10.chm159973478
f1_keywords:
- vbawd10.chm159973478
ms.prod: word
api_name:
- Word.Subdocument.Open
ms.assetid: c2e40618-ab0c-3337-609f-231f1699f2bd
ms.date: 06/08/2017
---


# Subdocument.Open Method (Word)

Opens the specified subdocument. Returns a  **Document** object that represents the opened subdocument.


## Syntax

 _expression_ . **Open**

 _expression_ Required. A variable that represents a **[Subdocument](subdocument-object-word.md)** object.


### Return Value

Document


## See also


#### Concepts


[Subdocument Object](subdocument-object-word.md)

